Administration's Debt Program Revives Costly City Projects
The advisory committee led by DeVer H. Warner revives old bond plans for Sewage disposal and park expansion, including a Black Rock boulevard and Steeplechase Island, while sewer upgrades and trunk lines are set to cost up to 2 million. City Engineer Terry warns of immediate needs and rising costs, with emphasis on impairments at State street, Tranistan avenue, and East End sewer work.
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Wilson
Park Board
Black Rock
Steeplechase Island
George R. Eames
H. Warner
Sali DeVer H. Warner
Terry
Pequonnock River
Rudolph Hering
Hering
Henry Street Basin
Warner
John T. King
Park Commissioners
George 8. Barnes
Seaside Park Boulevard
Panerweather's Island
Fancher’s @ock
Eandy
Lee
Mr. Eames
Blakeslee
Advisory Commission On
Board of
Stratford Avenue
Lusitania Settlement Put Off Again in Berlin
Washington reports postpone ment of full settlement of the Lusitania case including reparation for American victims. Berlin officials cite German public opinion after the Boy Ed and von Papen withdrawal and Austria-Hungary demands as reasons to delay a settlement acceptable to the United States. Negotiations had been active after the note to Great Britain.
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Washington
Lusitania
Austro-Hungary
Ancona
Germany
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Austria
Elevator accident crushes tradesman at Bridgeport site
Frank Funda, 33, of 5 Walter Street, was crushed between a descending elevator and the shaft wall at Union Metallic Cartridge Co. He suffered concussion, possible internal injuries, and scalp lacerations. Employed by Pardy Construction Co., he was in a shaft on Helen and Pauline streets when the brick laden car descended without warning. He was rescued and taken to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Funda
Walter Street
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Funda
Pardy Construction Co
Helen
Pauline Streets
Emergency Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital
License Dispute Over Fixtures In Norwalk Saloon
In superior court this morning Attorney Charles Williamson and trustees of the Charles Adams estate testified in a suit against Carl Schaub and offers of South Norwalk. The case centers on ownership of fixtures in Adams' saloon purchased by Schaub. The county license bought for 750 dollars was valued at 4000 dollars. Judge Case reserved decision.
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Superior Court
Charles E. Williameon
Charles Adams
Carl Schaub
South Norwalk
Adams
Schaub
Postpone Atlas Hearing Over Liquor License Remonstrance
The remonstrance against Prof. Atlas renewing his liquor license at Hotel Atlas was postponed from December 23 to December 30 by county commissioners at the request of both sides. Prosecuting Liquor Agent A. J. Merritt has been used by the Universalist church and the First Methodist church, which filed the remonstrance, as part of the case preparation.
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Prof. Atlas
Atlas
Liqter
A. J. Merritt
Universalist Church
M. E. Church
New 2-Cent Stamped Envelopes With Red Circular Stamp
Washington December 21 The Post Office Department announced that stamped envelopes of a new design will be issued. The embossed circular stamp features the head of Washington in profile in the center with a two cent denomination, printed in red. 800,000 envelopes slated for distribution.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
High School Seniors Clash in Hall Fight Over Pigtail Day
Richard Bump and Royal Rollins fought in the B H S hall injuring noses as students, teachers, and onlookers watched. Principal Simonds investigates suspensions. faculty aid limited as girls missed the scene.
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Richard Bump
Royal Rollins
Rollins
Francis X. Bush
Bump
Jane Wright
Metzler Before Grand Jury In Munitions Plot
Federal grand juries investigate alleged plot to blow up Welland Canal and strikes in war munitions factories. Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison subpoenaed for further appearance. Key figures include Paul Koenig, missing link, and Frederick Metzler who testified after gaining immunity. Authorities surveil suspected plots to blast Niagara powerhouses and bridges and anticipate another arrest to complete the case.
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New York
Dtc
Welland Canal
Labor
National Peace Council
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor Council
Frank Morrison
Federation
Paul Koenig
Secret Service
Washington
Niagara River
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central
Grand Runk International
Frderick
Metzler
Koenig
Federal
Two Missing and Twenty Five Injured in Plant Explosion
Edgewater New Jersey December 21 Two men are missing and 25 others were injured today in an explosion at the Dextrine plant of Corr Products Refining Co at Shadyside two miles away. The roof was blown off walls collapsed and fire swept through the wreckage.
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Edgewater
N. J
Corr Products Refining Co
Shadyside
Court Sours Mellen Defense Of New Haven Case
New York December 21 Judge Hunt in the New Haven trial questioned whether there can be no monopolization of traffic in New England despite its role as a trunk line terminal yard. Counsel for eleven former New Haven directors argued competition would continue. the judge warned monopolization could still exist and emphasized the need to prove intent to form a combination to harm the public.
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New York
New England
Hunt
New Haven
Goldthwaite H. Dorr
New Haven Road
Dorr
Butts, Mont
California
Mellen
Thomas “Thacher
Supreme Report
Thacher
Asquith Seeks One Million More Fighting Men
London December 21 Premier Asquith urged a new vote for an additional million soldiers in the House of Commons. He reviewed Britain’s widening war theater and the burden of supplying arms and men. He said Britain already fields about 1,250,000 and wartime wastage requires every military age man be available for duty while preserving munitions and national needs.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Great Britain
Kitchenka Estate Inventory Shows 1507.80 Value
Probate court inventory filed by appraisers Thomas D Gailasini and Louis Korn blut lists Mary Kitchenka's estate at 1507.80 including real estate at Holland Heights valued at 1200 a note for 305 and 2.80 in cash in a savings bank.
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Mary Kitchenka
Thomas D. Gailasini
Louis Kornblut
Holland Heights
Russian cruiser and two destroyers bomb Bard Varna on Black Sea
Russian cruiser and two destroyers bombard Varna on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast with transports carrying troops seen near the Bulgarian port and Varna and Burgas cited as principal Black Sea outlets. Reports note Teutonic pressure on Serbia and possible sea invasion plans from Varna.
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Varna
Black Sea
London
Athens
Exchange Telegraph
Burgas
Serbia
Exlileny
Danbury Youth Kills His Father in West Danbury
Alexander Bochina, 17, shot and killed his stepfather John Bochina after a supper quarrel. He was arraigned on murder charges, case continued to Friday. He said he wrested the revolver from the older man, then used a 22 rifle as he fled. The elder Bochina chased him after threats and a missile was thrown. two shots were fired, one hitting the lung and causing death. The family, Austrian by origin, had lived in Danbury 19 years. the elder man worked at a local hat factory.
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Danbury
Alexander Bochina
John Bochina
West Danbury
Tod
Bochina
Austria-Hungary
Meriden Strike Tag Day Aids Local Suffering
Meriden strikers plan tag day on local streets with about 6000 affected by a wage dispute. Meriden, Wallingford and Waterbury workers will participate, selling tags to raise relief funds for strikers' families and to bring Christmas aid to the needy.
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Meriden Strikers
Meriden
Wallingford
Waterbury
Weather Outlook: Cold Northwesterly Winds
Fair tonight and probably Wednesday with fresh northwest winds. Temperatures remain mild for the period.
Surgeons Decline to Operate on Abnormal Infant
Reports in the Journal of the Medical Association describe a case at St. Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport where surgeons chose not to operate on an infant with an esophago tracheal fistula similar to a Chicago case. The child, born September, choked, deteriorated, and died on day five from inanition and broncho pneumonia. Physicians concluded gastrostomy would not help as milk refluxed into the trachea, so operation was deemed fatal. The necropsy showed the esophagus ended in a blind pouch at the fifth tracheal ring, preventing stomach intake.
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St. Vincent’s
Day
Ten Ellis
Finkelstone
Ellis
Rockefeller Institute
New York
British Lose Two More Steamships
London December 21 British steamer Huntly of 1163 tons once the German hospital ship Ophelia condemned by a prize court and the Belford of Glasgow of 4448 tons have been sunk. Belford crew were saved with no report on Huntly crew available.
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London
Huntly
Ophelia
Belford
Glasgow
Durazzo Targeted in Teutonic Balkan Campaign
London reports Durazzo as the latest objective of the Teutonic Balkan campaign with strong forces marching to prevent Italian coastal occupation. Bulgarians entrench on the Serbo Greek border as Greek and Bulgarian forces clash in Epirus, while Entente troops reinforce Saloniki. German plans reportedly include two great offensives aimed at Calais and Egypt. Reuters notes ongoing action on the Western Front and debriefs Britain on Gallipoli withdrawals.
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London
Durazzo
Balkana
Albania
Macedonia
Epirus
Saloniki
Greece
Urks
Via Bay
Anzac
Gallipoli Peninsula
Withdrawal From Gallipoli Follows Violent Turkish Drive
Berlin dispatches report that troops withdrew from Anzac and Suvla Bay on the Gallipoli peninsula after a violent Turkish offensive. The Turks began a general attack across the Dardanelles, forcing British forces to sea with heavy losses. Continued on Page 7.
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Berlin
Constantinop S
Anzac
Bsavia Bay
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Anafarta
Suvla Bay
Ari Bierna
Seddul Bahr
Also Mentioned on This Page
DeVer H. Warner
Isettlement
U. M. GC. Co
Adonis
N. H. Case
Kitchenka Estate
Bridgeport
Outdoor Advertising Co
Wiliam Skidmore
Adolph Sherman
Charles O. Johnson
I. Burnstein
Louis Ginsberg
Natana Rigovin
Wellington Co
Harry A. Pearline
John F. Noble
John F. Bergen
the Automatic Machine Co
Peter W. Wren
Fannie
Theresa
Annie McMahon
Josephine Lalley
Ella DeRuyter
Louise DeRuyter Campbell
Board of Apportionment
Bulgar
Balkan War
Silver City
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